For administratively valuable records, the retention period is at the discretion of the city.

For administratively valuable records, the retention period is at the discretion of the city.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if approved by council
• D. Only for certain departments

Answer: (A)

Administratively valuable records are kept to support the day-to-day operations and decision-making of the city. Because their value comes from how they help run the organization rather than from a fixed legal requirement or historical significance, the city manages how long they are kept. The retention period for these records is determined by the city's own records retention schedule and policies, reflecting operational needs rather than external mandates. This makes the statement true: the city has discretion in setting how long administratively valuable records are retained. (Other categories may have statutory or archival guidelines, but administratively valuable records specifically rely on the city’s discretion.)

Administratively valuable records are kept to support the day-to-day operations and decision-making of the city. Because their value comes from how they help run the organization rather than from a fixed legal requirement or historical significance, the city manages how long they are kept. The retention period for these records is determined by the city's own records retention schedule and policies, reflecting operational needs rather than external mandates. This makes the statement true: the city has discretion in setting how long administratively valuable records are retained. (Other categories may have statutory or archival guidelines, but administratively valuable records specifically rely on the city’s discretion.)